Continuing Education and Training

General Avalanche

Avalanche Operations Consultants offers customized avalanche courses tailored to your group. We are an American Avalanche Association course provider, and our Level One and Rescue courses meet the prerequisites for the Professional Level One, guaranteeing students a smooth transition to the Pro course track. Course offerings include: –Customized courses for your group or operation –Avalanche Level 1 –Avalanche Rescue –Pro 1 and Pro 2 preparation courses

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Avalanche Forecasting and Risk Management

Avalanche forecasting is a dynamic field and practitioners of all levels can benefit from continuing education and professional development. We offer continuing education and professional development training for practitioners at all levels. Examples of popular training topics include: –Avalanche hazard forecasting –Operational avalanche forecasting –Weather forecasting –Bias and heuristics –Managing uncertainty –Worker safety –Custom topics for your group

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At-Risk Workers and Industrial Operations

Industry and highway operations with avalanche hazard and their at-risk workers have distinct training needs. Colin brings over 20 seasons of experience providing avalanche training to at-risk workers in industrial and highway settings, including miners, railroad workers, road maintenance personnel, and utility workers. Have a training designed for your operation and its needs.

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Mitigation and Explosives

Avalanche Operations Consultants provides training in explosive use for avalanche mitigation, including hand and helicopter-delivered charges, and avalauncher use, safety, and precision targeting. Our training is approved by the Colorado Department of Oil and Public Safety as continuing education for Type 1 permit holders and avalauncher crews.

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